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Overview |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,043 students)
Eastern vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or PennWest Edinboro?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at Eastern than PennWest Edinboro ($19,922.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 12.5% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,360 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than PennWest Edinboro (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($10,583 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 78 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Eastern (3.39)
Eastern vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or PennWest Edinboro? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PennWest Edinboro and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,700)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/